What is the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes leading to the city of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia, northwestern Spain, where, according to tradition, the remains of the apostle St. James the Greater are buried.
There are several paths, the best known of which are
- French Way (the most popular)
- Portuguese Way
- North Road
- Primitive Way
- Vía de la Plata, among others
Each one offers different landscapes, challenges and cultures, but they all converge at the same point: the Obradoiro square where the Cathedral of Santiago is located.
A unique experience for many reasons
Personal connection
For many, the Camino is an opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with themselves. Some do it for spiritual reasons, others for sport, tourism or even out of a need for change.
Meetings that make a difference
The Camino is a human crossroads. Spontaneous and lasting friendships are formed, deep stories are shared, and solidarity is experienced as in few other places. Each pilgrim has a different reason for walking, and listening to those reasons along the way is part of the learning process.
Landscapes and living culture
From Sarria on the French Way or from Baiona on the Portuguese Way, passing through Galician stone villages and eucalyptus forests, the Camino is a natural and cultural gallery. You cross cathedrals, Romanesque churches, castles, and enjoy the local hospitality and gastronomy at every stage.
Achievement and reward
It is not easy: long walks, tiredness, blisters... But each step is a victory, and arriving in Santiago after days of effort is an emotion that you will never forget. Many pilgrims agree: the real Camino begins when you arrive.
Are you ready to live it?
It doesn't matter if you walk 100 km or 800 km, if you do it alone or accompanied, fast or slow, because everyone has their own pace. The Camino de Santiago is unique because each person experiences it in their own way. More than a route on the map, it is a journey inward. And as the pilgrims themselves say: the Camino is not explained, it is lived.
